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Franklinton, NC


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Franklinton, North Carolina

Franklinton, North Carolina, in Franklin county, is 24 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Raleigh - Durham - Chapel Hill metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Franklinton is home to some 1,745 residents.

The People and Families of Franklinton

In Franklinton, about 44% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in Franklinton than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklinton had a median family income of $34,412.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Franklinton. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Franklinton Housing

According to the 2000 census, 65% of the housing in Franklinton was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Franklinton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Franklinton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Franklinton Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Franklinton Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Franklinton, NC

Comparing Franklinton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity107
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Women87
Senior Citizens76
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men44
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better34
Median Family Income33
College Educated Adults32
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built41
Affordability of Rents45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime48
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